Location: Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Hours: Various combinations available, working on a 24/7 rota. Must be flexible and be able to work shifts across all days of the week. Rotas are published at least four weeks and up to seven weeks in advance. We do not currently have any vacancies for overnight shifts.
Salary: Basic £16.00 per hour following successful probation period. Enhanced rate for weekends and bank holidays. (£13.00 per hour until probation complete)
Driver Essential
This is a great opportunity to make a positive di4erence to a young person’s life and to develop your skills as part of a small, professional team.
About my life
I am a fun-loving autistic young adult with complex needs. I require 2:1 support from my care team to help me feel safe and supported, so that I can fulfil my potential. With the right support I am funny, caring and sociable.
My week involves three days of education and four days of activities. This includes a day at social care, and two half-days at work placement. My preferred activities include seeing my friends, going to the football, bowling, dancing, and watching theatre shows. I like listening to music, playing Uno, writing, and eating out. I can be persuaded to walk my dogs.
My health needs combine to mean that I struggle to communicate and can dysregulate very quickly. I can then display behaviours of distress. My carers need to be able to respond calmly and compassionately and follow my Positive Behaviour Support Plan.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone outstanding in delivering Positive Behaviour Support and who is a great team player.
As a team, our aim is to enhance A’s quality of life and develop sustainable behaviour strategies. The team’s focus is on supporting daily living skills and emotional stability. We promote choice, control and independence wherever possible.
You must be warm, compassionate and able to remain calm under pressure. You must demonstrate an understanding of the challenges autistic people and people with intellectual disabilities face.
You should be computer literate. You should be comfortable around dogs and pets.
We are based in a family home, between Kenton Bank Foot and Callerton Parkway metro stations. Ideally this will be your primary employment
For more information, please see the Job Description
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.
This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K